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Malaria is a serious disease caused by a parasite that infects a certain type of mosquito.
Mar 12, 2024
Malaria symptoms range from very mild to severe disease and even death.
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Avoiding mosquito bites and taking appropriate medications is the best way to prevent malaria.
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Most people get malaria from the bite of an infective mosquito, also called a vector.
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Malaria Topics
Malaria infection is caused by Plasmodium parasite species and can be uncomplicated or severe.
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Clinical Guidance: Malaria Diagnosis & Treatment in the U.S.
Malaria can be a severe, potentially fatal disease, especially when caused by Plasmodium falciparum.…
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Clinical Testing and Diagnosis
Always confirm a clinical diagnosis of malaria with a laboratory test.
Choosing a Drug to Prevent Malaria
Drugs to prevent malaria differ by country of travel.
Malaria Risk Assessment for Travelers
The risk for a traveler contracting malaria differs substantially from region to region and from tra…
Malaria is typically transmitted in tropical and subtropical areas.
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